1994 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 5.7 gas from North America
Summary:
It's good, but has stupid design flaws that are minor details
Faults:
I got a mysterious leak in the radiator twice and replaced it twice. The second time I replaced it, I did the work myself and found out why it kept developing a leak. There is a screw that holds the plastic piece above the bumper that is the wrong type of screw. The screw has a pointed tip and goes though the plastic piece on the bumper and into the part of the engine compartment infront of the radiator. It takes 2 to 5 years for the radiator to move forward just enough to jar itself into that screw and create a very small hole in the tank on the driver side.
I fixed it by screwing the screw half way out.
I have pictures if anyone wants to see them.
General Comments:
Radiator leak cased by a screw that is pointed instead of flat and the screw is too long.
The leak happens only on the driver side because the passenger side screw is beyond the width of the radiator.
A sealant will seal the tiny hole for about a week.
I have pictures.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th August, 2005
3rd Feb 2004, 07:59
I have a 1993 1500 Suburban and I can't complain. It needed a new transmission at 83000 miles and I have replaced the radiator, the alternator, the rotors, the water pump and manifold parts. The transmission was the really expensive fix, but everything else was within reasonable costs. It is probably the greatest family vehicle out there; kids sit in the middle of the seats to protect them from any side impacts. A full size ice chest fits behind the front passenger seat; this means that we can take all the stuff needed for a family to camp out for a week and not have to tie anything to the roof. The GMC upholstery is the best it holds up to soccer cleats, dogs, and kids climbing all over it and not a spot or tear on it after 100,000 miles.